Today we are continuing the conversation about cortisol.  This is part two in a series discussing cortisol.  We are going to focus on high cortisol in this episode. This is what I see most often in my practice. We are in a society of perpetual stress and overstimulation, so this is not surprising. We are going to zero in on signs and symptoms of high cortisol and what some of the triggers and mediators of high cortisol are, the downstream effects of high cortisol, then we're going to talk about the management of high cortisol.

Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.

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** Interesting articles for more information**

Physiology, Cortisol:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/

Cortisol Awakening Response, Internalizing Symptoms, and Life Satisfaction in Emerging Adults : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751104/pdf/ijms-18-02501.pdf

Hans Selye (1907–1982): Founder of the stress theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5915631/pdf/SMJ-59-170.pdf

Molecular links between endocrine, nervous and immune system during chronic stress: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7882157/

Association between Higher Serum Cortisol Levels and Decreased Insulin Secretion in a General Population: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166077

Stress adaptation is associated with insulin resistance in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41387-020-0107-8

A Comprehensive Overview on Stress Neurobiology: Basic Concepts and Clinical Implications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6043787/pdf/fnbeh-12-00127.pdf

The relationship between 24-hr urinary cortisol and bone in healthy young women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2911474/pdf/nihms715